Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Grapple – Resilient jaws
Patent
1997-10-14
1998-09-22
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Grapple
Resilient jaws
294 11, A47G 2110, A47J 4328
Patent
active
058104119
ABSTRACT:
A training device for using chopsticks has a pair of parallel, spaced apart plates supported at the edges of the plates by a U-shaped spacer. Two L-shaped members are arranged in a back-to-back configuration and are attached at an edge of the plates, extending into the area between the two plates. The two upright portions of the L-shaped members are flexible and are shaped to support a chopstick. A flexible arm extends from the open end of the U-shaped spacer at an angle toward each upright portion. Once two chopsticks are inserted, the arm holds the chopsticks against the upright portion. Pressure against the edges of the chopsticks causes the arm and upright portion to flex and the tips of the chopsticks to be brought together. A number of features can be included, such as attaching a magnet or suction cup to one plate, printing one plate, or attaching a ring to the edge of the device to act as a key ring. In an alternate embodiment, the holder is associated with collapsible chopsticks. The collapsible chopsticks are comprised of a number of tubular sections that fit within each other and are held against each other when the chopstick is extended to its full length.
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Cherry Johnny D.
McGuire, Jr. John P.
Schneck Thomas
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